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All That Heaven Allows (1955)

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How much does Heaven Allow a Woman in Love?

Two different social classes collide when Cary Scott, a wealthy upper-class widow, falls in love with her much younger and down-to-earth gardener, prompting disapproval and criticism from her children and country club friends.

Cast & Crew

Director
Douglas Sirk
  • Profile picture of Jane Wyman
    Cary Scott Jane Wyman
  • Profile picture of Rock Hudson
    Ron Kirby Rock Hudson
  • Profile picture of Agnes Moorehead
    Sara Warren Agnes Moorehead
  • Profile picture of Conrad Nagel
    Harvey Conrad Nagel
  • Profile picture of Virginia Grey
    Alida Anderson Virginia Grey
  • Profile picture of Gloria Talbott
    Kay Scott Gloria Talbott
  • Profile picture of William Reynolds
    Ned Scott William Reynolds
  • Profile picture of Charles Drake
    Mick Anderson Charles Drake

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Keywords

  • widow
  • gardener
  • new england
  • older woman younger man relationship
  • melodrama